Pokemon Go caused society confusion

Pokémon Go is a free-to-play, location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices. The game uses satellite locations, graphics and camera capabilities to overlay cartoon monsters on real-world settings, challenging players to capture and train the creatures for battles. Since its global launch, you can see many people walking in the street with their phones to chasing after the virtual creatures and want to catch Pokémon.

Except for this, the developer also set the PokéStops to gather Poké Balls and other items. Poké Balls are used to catch Pokémon and the items are the key to build a team. Pokémon Go When you become a more powerful trainer, it will be difficult to figure out the items. You’ll find PokéStops in the world near public art, unique architecture, or public gathering places. While it has been praised as a fun way to get people outdoors, it has also attracted safety warnings about not walking into oncoming traffic, straying into restricted areas, or becoming victims of crimes.

A lot of congencies happened because people playing Pokémon Go while walking. And some people complained that there are always people burst in their personal area to catch Pokémon, which perplex them very much. Here are some examples. KUALA LUMPUR: “I was startled to see a stranger suddenly standing in front of my house this morning, only to realise later, there was a ‘Pokemon’ on the roof!” Recalling the frightful moment, Lum Choi Yan, 24, said she was at first alarmed to see a man at her front door, pointing his mobile phone to the roof of her house. The private sector employee almost called the police as the man was acting suspiciously. “When I asked what he wanted, he said he was chasing after a ‘Pokemon’, which had flown over the roof from the playground nearby,” she told Bernama.

Private university student Lily Ferawati Rofil, 27, said Pokemon Go players could easily be detected especially at crowded areas. “I have downloaded the application and found that the players’ target areas to hunt ‘Pokemon’ are at houses of worship such as mosques and temples, high-rise buildings or secluded areas. “For example, secluded places with a damaged signboard or behind a public toilet may be suddenly swarmed by people, all because of the game,” she said. She, however, said public and personal safety should not be ignored. She said care should be taken so that people should not wander onto properties where they are not allowed.

Lum said many people were already hooked and if not careful, the game could be a safety hazard and public nuisance as reported in several countries. “I dare not download the application. My friends are so into the game that they are not aware of their surroundings, including crossing the street blindly,” she said. Since Pokemon Go was launched, many people had been acting strangely, gathering at certain spots to play with their phones and causing traffic jams. And some traffic accidents and victims are increasing. Some government ban Pokemon Go such as Iran. In any case, the players should pay attention to the society rules and their personal security.